We put tons of foundations up to a face-to-face challenge -- see which makeup is the reigning champ

What she thought: I fancy myself a connoisseur of foundation. I've tried many, and I change products throughout the year -- combining for different finishes. But the Merle Norman Perfecting Makeup has found a permanent spot in my tool belt.

It's medium coverage with a dewy finish -- perfect for my nose, cheeks, upper lip, and chin, which are always ruddier than the rest of my face. The remainder of my face I simply use La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral, which is a tinted sunscreen that might just change your life. But that's a different article altogether.

Method-wise, I apply the tinted sunscreen first. Then I squirt a small dab of foundation on the back of my hand, and apply to my red areas with this amazing brush (IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Pointed Precision Complexion Brush). It lasts all day with great coverage and a dewy finish, which is hard to come by on 40-something skin.

So I have to try the "Laura Geller Real Deal Foundation Stick," it looked so interesting! I had to look at this article and the worst foundations article just to see if what I use was on either list (it wasn't).

I like that you consistently give a range of products with prices everyone can afford. I didn't see my favorite foundation, however--Lancome's "Dual Finish Versatile Powder Foundation." It is never, ever cakey but just leaves me looking like my skin is flawless. It blends seamlessly. And coverage is buildable. I can't go without it.

Cool article. I would add to the list Maybelline Airbrush foundation. Use it with a stippling brush and your foundation will look - flawless-dewy but flawless. Milani mineral foundation was a surprise to me.-interesting.